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Beta-blockers

Cardiac- cardiorespiratory/pulmonary arrest

This complication has been described in the context of PHTn. Betablockers are contraindicated in this setting

Peacock A, Ross K

Pulmonary hypertension: a contraindication to the use of {beta}-adrenoceptor blocking agents.

Thorax 2010 May;65;454-5 — 2010 May — 454-5

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment

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